Members
Inductee
TANSEY, JAMES J.
TANSEY, JAMES J.
Born on September 29, 1923
South Bend
August 9, 2007.
Inducted On
June 25, 2004
Location Inducted
South Bend, IN
Region Number
2
South Bend
Merit - Official
South Bend Central Catholic
1942
University of Notre Dame 1950; Western Michigan University MS 1969
1969
A Founding Father of the Inter-City Catholic League for Jr. HS Football 1947; member of University of Notre Dame "Chain Gang" for all home games 1957-1989; served as Mishawaka Park Director 1960-1963; served as Director and Supervisor of Summer Events for the Mishawaka Parks 1963-1980; served on park board as member and president 1980-1989.
Wife, Patricia; children, Kevin, Dennis, Suzanne, Annette.
Coaching Experience: Coached football and basketball at Beiger Jr. HS 1953-1968; head basketball coach at Southwestern Michigan College 1968-1989, with 365-237 record.
Coaching Honors: Michigan College Coach of the Year 1976.
Merit Contributor - Official: Indiana football and basketball official for 42 years 1947-1989; 1987 North-South All-Star Football Game referee; president numerous times of St. Joseph Valley Athletic Officials Association.
Coaching Honors: Michigan College Coach of the Year 1976.
Merit Contributor - Official: Indiana football and basketball official for 42 years 1947-1989; 1987 North-South All-Star Football Game referee; president numerous times of St. Joseph Valley Athletic Officials Association.